What is a “good” writer?

Alicia Dyer (’25) explores where our writing identities come from and what makes good writing. “There’s always a next time. There’s always another story, another day, another piece of paper.”

Who are we listening to?

Morgan Nalepa (’23) urges us to reflect the musical artists we listen to and their message. “What is the message this artist is trying to convey, and what values do they highlight throughout their lyrical choices?”

Write It Out

Dylan Schueler (’23) writes about the ways that writing and self-expression can support our mental health.

Backyard Ice Rink

Caroline Vance (’23) shares memories from her backyard ice rink. “In each corner of the rink, tall wooden poles connect strings of soft glowing lights, which extend around the perimeter of the rink, and there is one center pole that holds a spotlight as bright as a full moon, so that during the long winter nights, we can still skate under a frosty glow. “

How the environments we grow up in affects our self-expression

Nicole Grant (’23) reflects on the connections between self expression and social and emotional growth.
“There are constantly new trends following the line of “this is what I looked like before quarantine, and this is what I look like after”. Because of this, I’ve had the opportunity to see how my friends and other people I know have changed over the course of our high school years and how being able to express yourself has affected them.”